noun
- the condition of having gas in the intestines that is released through the anus
Usage: medical/formal term
Examples
- The doctor asked about symptoms including bloating and flatulence.
- Certain foods like beans can cause flatulence in some people.
- He experienced uncomfortable flatulence after eating too quickly.
- The medication’s side effects may include nausea and flatulence.
- A high-fiber diet sometimes leads to temporary flatulence.
- The patient complained of excessive flatulence and stomach pain.